
Design Market • $$
The Watershed
A V&A Waterfront market hall gathering hundreds of South African designers, craftspeople and artists under one roof.
Best for: Souvenirs
Houses, arcades and independents worth an appointment.

Design Market • $$
A V&A Waterfront market hall gathering hundreds of South African designers, craftspeople and artists under one roof.
Best for: Souvenirs

Weekend Market • $
A Saturday-only food and design market inside the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town's original hipster market.
Best for: Souvenirs
The KEY2 editors' top picks for shopping in Cape Town are The Watershed. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
For $$-level shopping in Cape Town, consider The Watershed, Neighbourgoods Market.
The most popular shopping in Cape Town fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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